Car Accident Compensation Bolton for Whiplash Injuries

One of the most common injuries resulting from a car accident is a whiplash injury. Whiplash injuries, as the name suggests, result from the sudden jerking motion of the head in either direction; the sort of motion that occurs in a car accident when an idle vehicle is crashed into from either direction. Making a claim for car accident compensation Bolton for a whiplash injury is somewhat complicated, and here is why.

What are the Symptoms of Whiplash:-

Most whiplash injuries are similar in terms of symptoms however they do tend to vary in intensity. Most whiplash injuries come with the following symptoms:-

-         Pain in the neck and stiffness.

-         Reduced movement in the neck.

-         Swelling of neck muscles.

-         Headaches.

-         Numbness or shooting pain in arms and legs.

-         Fatigue.

-         Dizziness.

Most whiplash injuries subside after a few days of minor treatment and rest. However, extreme cases of whiplash injuries have claimed to last well over six months despite extensive treatment.

What are the possible difficulties that may result in whiplash claims?

Making a claim for car accident compensation Bolton for whiplash injuries is often complicated considering the following:-

-         Whiplash injuries may take some time to surface. As a result of which making a claim may not be possible.

-         Whiplash injuries do not have any apparent damage. Due to which it usually difficult to prove that the claimant is in fact “really injured”.

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